DEAR SUN SPOTS: Could you please find out what happened to the CBS “Early Show” team of Harry Smith, Maggie Rodriguez and Dave the weatherman? Why are they not there anymore and where did they go? They have a new team, but it is not the same. Julie Chang left the show and is doing […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Lewiston High School Art Department and black-and-white photography program is seeking donations of film cameras, both manual and point and shoot. This is a very popular program, and we are always looking to collect working cameras for our students. We are also in need of some darkroom equipment. We want to […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Nature Kids on Outdoor Adventures 4-H Club will be building a giant bug made out of recycled bottles for Earth Day 2011! We are seeking empty laundry detergent bottles of all shapes and sizes, fence wire, which will be used to create our bug structure, and spools of wire to attach the […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have an answer for the old-fashioned sleigh ride inquiry on Jan. 14. My husband and I have Belgian draft horses and offer sleigh rides at our farm, which has been in Bill’s family since 1810. We have a small sleigh that can take up to six people and the larger sleigh […]

DEAR SUNSPOTS: Adults and families are eagerly waiting for the assistance of one-on-one tutors to help them gain critical reading, writing and math skills. Many of these individuals need these skills to better qualify for a job or prepare their children for kindergarten. Literacy Volunteers-Androscoggin will hold a 12-hour tutor-training workshop on Jan. 29 and […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: You have helped so many people with your column. Can you answer this question? What is the humidity in your home during the winter supposed to be? — Arlene, Livermore ANSWER: A 2004 Associated Press story stated ideal humidity as 45 percent, with other online sources saying that a humidity range between […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: In response to the question about a couple of popular songs from approximately 1958, two songs immediately came to mind, even though I was only 13 at the time, young but not yet in love. The first is “Love Is a Many Splendored Thing” from the movie of the same name, music […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: After watching TLC’s new show called “Extreme Couponing,” I am excited about the idea of saving big bucks. I’m wondering if there are any extreme couponers in the Lewiston-Auburn or Lisbon areas? I am interested in learning the process. Perhaps if there are enough of us we could start a club of […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: It seems as if there is a change of policy by United Parcel Service and they no longer deliver door-to-door if you pay for a post office box. Now I live only one mile from the post office but am 76 years old. Packages have been left at the post office and […]

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I’m from out of state and would like to submit a lengthy poem for my father-in-law for the 10th anniversary of his death. I would like to know how this is handled and what is the price range? It has 116 words to it. Also, would you be able to use a […]